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This week’s episode covers another wave of React Native ecosystem updates — from Expo’s new AI-native tools to faster storage, cross-framework experiments, and even a React Native + Godot integration.⚛️ React Native Radar:🤖 Expo MCP Server – build AI-native apps with the new MCP integration🧩 iOS Simulator MCP v1.5 – new Open/Launch/Install tools for dev automation⚡️ MMKV v4 released – faster, smaller, and now powered by Nitro Modules📱 React Native Nitro Device Info – device info at Nitro speed👆 Pressto updates – smoother tap interactions for React Native apps🎮 React Native Godot – open-sourced integration bringing game engine power to RN🧭 Onboarding component by Software Mansion – polished native onboarding UI💨 Uniwind Benchmarks – performance comparisons across styling solutions🤷‍♂️ Flutter with Expo? – launch a Flutter web app with Expo Launch🧠 From My Projects:🍔 Wolt Clone recording done, video soon🧱 Planning an Advent Calendar and livestreams🚨 Trending in Tech:❓ React Native Package Confusion – how to find the right packages?🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksExpo MCP: https://expo.dev/blog/become-an-ai-native-developer-with-the-expo-mcp-serveriOS Simulator MCP: https://github.com/joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp/releases/tag/v1.5.0MMKV v4: https://github.com/mrousavy/react-native-mmkv/releases/tag/v4.0.0Nitro Device Info: https://github.com/l2hyunwoo/react-native-nitro-device-infoPressto: https://github.com/enzomanuelmangano/presstoReact Native Godot: https://github.com/borndotcom/react-native-godotReact Native Onboarding: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/react-native-onboardingUniwind Benchmarks: https://github.com/Unistyles-OSS/uniwind-benchmarksFlutter with Expo: https://x.com/cedric_dev/status/1984751533221953813

This week’s episode dives into all the major announcements from React Conf 2025—from the upcoming changes to React Native DevTools and React Foundation, to long-awaited features like CSS support and Hermes V1. Plus, I share updates on my latest projects, including the release of my Pocket Clone and progress on the Wolt Clone.⚛️ React Native Radar:🎉 React Native turns 10!🆕 React Native 0.82 released – major milestone for the new architecture🧩 React Native Screens 4.17 with key fixes🪟 Split View Layout support lands for multi-pane experiences🏆 Expo App Awards open for submissions🏗️ The React Foundation announced – new governance for React & RN🧰 New React Native DevTools (0.83 preview) – with performance and inspector improvements🎨 CSS support officially coming to React Native (along with Hermes v1)📚 React Conf 2025 Recap – biggest takeaways for React Native devs🚀 Nitro Tutorial by Marc Rousavy⚙️ Adding native code with Expo Modules – new official tutorial💨 Uniwind Beta – lightning-fast Tailwind bindings for RN🔗 Deep links improvements from Software Mansion🧠 From My Projects:✅ Pocket Clone released – learnings from building it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSs4Dnz274k)🍔 Wolt Clone in progress – next big project🧱 Thoughts on the future of Expo UI and where it’s headed🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksReact Native turned 10: https://x.com/reactnative/status/1976066079874220397React Native 0.82: https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/10/08/react-native-0.82React Native Screens 4.17: https://github.com/software-mansion/react-native-screens/releases/tag/4.17.0React Foundation: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/07/introducing-the-react-foundationDevTools Preview: https://x.com/huntie/status/1976094434958901476Expo CSS Support: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1976050536756691384React Conf 2025 Recap: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/16/react-conf-2025-recapExpo App Awards: https://expo.dev/awardsHow to build a Nitro Module: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528SxTGnIlcHow to build Expo Modules: https://expo.dev/blog/how-to-add-native-code-to-your-app-with-expo-modulesUniwind Public Beta: https://github.com/Unistyles-OSS/uniwindDetour: https://docs.swmansion.com/detour/Expo UI Thoughts: https://x.com/kudochien/status/1978805681378807936

This week’s episode covers the latest React Native ecosystem updates, a few personal wins, and what’s next for my upcoming projects.⚛️ React Native Radar:React 19.2 – small update, big polishReact Native 0.82 RC5 – new fixes before the full releaseVega OS – Amazon’s new platform for apps and gamesReact Native Enriched (RTE) – rich text editor by Software MansionNitro Fetch – faster networking from MargelolocalStorage API with Expo SQLiteLive Activities now even easier to integrateApp structure best practices for clarity and scalabilityOS Animations library now open sourceAccess iOS APIs directly from JS – new possibilitiesVoltra on the horizonUniWind public beta feedback looks promisingNativeWind v5 preview releasedHeader fix coming to React Native ScreensReact Native Buoy – floating debug & support tools inside your app🔥 Tiny Wins:🏃‍♂️ Ran a Marathon in 3:36💪 Back to cutting & strength training🚴‍♂️ Got a Zwift setup for indoor rides🧠 Build in Public:📱 Pocket Clone coming soon🍔 Wolt Clone up next🪐 Started a new Galaxies.dev Mission🚨 Trending in Tech:React Conf is around the corner!AI tools getting practical—like testing Apple submissions automatically🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksReact 19.2: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/01/react-19-2Vega OS: https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/blogs/2025/09/announcing-vega-osReact Native Enriched: https://github.com/software-mansion/react-native-enrichedNitro Fetch: https://github.com/margelo/react-native-nitro-fetchExpo Live Activity: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/expo-live-activityExpo App Folder Structure: https://expo.dev/blog/expo-app-folder-structure-best-practicesAnimated Demos: https://github.com/enzomanuelmangano/demosDirect Native API Access: https://x.com/birch_js/status/1971619696991740259Voltra: https://x.com/saul_sharma/status/1972161677165473980Nativewind v5 Preview: https://x.com/nativewindcss/status/1971247806271848535React Native Buoy: https://github.com/LovesWorking/react-native-buoy

In this episode, I’m joined once again by Alberto Moedano aka Code with Beto. We discuss the exciting features of Expo SDK 54, including the introduction of React Native 0.81, the new Expo Router version 6, and the integration of Expo UI with SwiftUI.Beto and I also delve into the benefits of the Liquid Glass design, the improvements in build times, and the future of Expo Maps.Beto finally shares insights on his successful tool Snap AI and the importance of keeping up with SDK updates for better performance and user experience.🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr🤝 Alberto MoedanoBeto X: https://twitter.com/betomoedanoBeto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codewithbetoCode with Beto Courses: https://codewithbeto.dev/🔗 LinksExpo SDK 54: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-54Livestream "What's new in Expo SDK 54?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBlbkjqxNbMExpo UI Docs: https://docs.expo.dev/guides/expo-ui-swift-ui/Expo UI iOS Liquid Glass Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wXYLWz3YEQSNapAI: https://github.com/betomoedano/snapai

This week’s episode is packed with big updates in the React Native world—new tools, major releases, and even a glimpse into the future of the framework.⚛️ React Native Radar:Maestro 2.0 released – faster, more powerful mobile testingAudio support updates from Software MansionLegendList 2 brings better list performanceReanimated 4 stable – the next step for animations in RNNitro Fetch – the network layer gets an upgradeShopify migrates fully to the New ArchitectureModule Federation for React Native appsExpo Launch – a new way to get apps into the store fasterNew GlassEffect module in Expo SDKReact Native 0.81 – Android 16 support, faster iOS builds, SafeAreaView changesExpo SDK 54 beta now availableRFC0929 – removal of the legacy architecture officially on the way🚨 Trending in Tech:Warp – new AI-powered tool for devsPerformance breakthroughs in RN apps (Tesla, Replit, Doodle Jump)React Universe recap🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksMaestro 2: https://maestro.dev/blog/introducing-maestro-2-0-0LegendList 2: https://x.com/jmeistrich/status/1963918763306164652Reanimated 4: https://blog.swmansion.com/reanimated-4-stable-release-the-future-of-react-native-animations-ba68210c3713React Native Nitro Fetch: https://x.com/Turbo_Szymon/status/1963935399346053520Shopify New Aech Migration: https://shopify.engineering/react-native-new-architectureExpo Module Federation: https://x.com/_jbroma/status/1964432339057922523Expo Launch: https://expo.dev/blog/introducing-expo-launchReact Native 0.81: https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/08/12/react-native-0.81Expo SDK 54: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-54-betaDoodle Jump: https://x.com/mrousavy/status/1961077962200977821Uniwind: https://uniwind.dev/Rock Framework: https://www.callstack.com/open-source/rock

In this episode, I’m joined once again by Jamon Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red and host of React Native Radio. We dive deep into the new React Native architecture - from TurboModules, Fabric Components, and Nitro, to whether it’s time for everyone to migrate.We also explore how AI is already changing development, what the future holds for tools like Ignite and Reactotron, and whether React Strict DOM will reshape how we build for web. Jamon shares his perspective on current trends, and why he believes the next few years will bring a new wave of innovation in the React Native ecosystem.Previous Podcast with Jamon: https://podcast.galaxies.dev/episodes/055-why-companies-use-react-native-job-interviews-open-source-trends-with-jamon-holmgren🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr🤝 Jamon HolmgrenJamon X: https://x.com/jamonholmgrenJamon personal: https://jamon.dev/Jamon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamonholmgren/Jamon Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamon.dev🔗 LinksInfinite Red: https://infinite.red/Jamons Game: https://jammin.games/into-the-dawn/React Native Radio: https://reactnativeradio.com/React Native Web vs Strict DOM: https://shift.infinite.red/react-strict-dom-vs-react-native-for-web-in-2025-bb91582ef261Ignite: https://github.com/infinitered/igniteReactotron: https://github.com/infinitered/reactotroniOS Simulator MCP: https://github.com/joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp

In this week’s episode, we explore major updates in the React Native ecosystem—fresh UI tools, performance boosts, and what the end of the old architecture means for developers. Plus, we dive into the debate on web vs in-app purchases and share the latest AI dev tool trends.⚛️ React Native Radar:FlashList v2 – a complete ground-up rewrite for the new architectureCallstack Shimmer – fast, customizable shimmer effects for skeleton loadingRozenite – a new plugin framework for React Native DevToolsNew Expo Modules: Animated Toast, Liquid Glass View, iOS Popover TipElevenLabs React Native SDK – bring advanced AI voice features to your appVercel AI SDK v5 releasedUsing Expo Patch-Project for native changesContext Menu updates by Evan BaconNative CSS support coming to ExpoNew screen transitions in React NavigationDiscussion: Is anyone still using the React Native CLI?End of the old architecture – newArchEnabled=false removed in RN 0.82🔥 Trending in Tech:Claude + Expo CLI integration experimentsFlutter vs React Native – Jamon’s take on the debateWeb vs in-app subscriptions – why web payments might cost you 6% in take-home revenue🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksFlashList v2: https://shopify.engineering/flashlist-v2React Native Fast Shimmer: https://www.callstack.com/blog/performant-and-cross-platform-shimmers-in-react-native-appsRozenite: https://www.callstack.com/blog/introducing-rozenite-a-plugin-framework-for-react-native-devtoolsExpo Liquid Glass: https://github.com/rit3zh/expo-liquid-glass-viewElevenLabs React Native SDK: https://x.com/ElevenLabsDevs/status/1953096060252869053Vercel AI SDK 5: https://vercel.com/blog/ai-sdk-5Expo patch-project docs: https://docs.expo.dev/config-plugins/patch-project/React Native Screen Transitions: https://x.com/trpfsu/status/1954010840627036600CSS Parsing Expo: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1954699574050005112Remove Legacy Arch: https://github.com/facebook/react-native/pull/53025

This week’s episode dives into what’s next for animations, games, and performance in React Native—plus a wave of new tools and examples from the community.🧰 React Native & Dev Tools:Reanimated 4 is here: what’s new and what’s nextPrecompiled React Native for iOS is coming in 0.81Expo Router gets native tabs supportBuild 2D games using Matter.js + Skia in React NativeGlass Buttons in Expo UIKeyboard Controller with extension support⚡ Community & Ecosystem:Expo examples for AWS S3 Upload and GraphQLKrystof Woldrich joins Expo—bringing more power to the teamNitro Image gets a major rewrite for better media handling🔥 Trending in Tech:How good is Claude Code?🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksReanimated 4: https://blog.swmansion.com/reanimated-4-stable-release-the-future-of-react-native-animations-ba68210c3713Precompiled React Native: https://expo.dev/blog/precompiled-react-native-for-iosKeyboard Controller Update: https://kirillzyusko.github.io/react-native-keyboard-controller/blog/keyboard-extensions2D Games with React Native: https://expo.dev/blog/build-2d-game-style-physics-with-matter-js-and-react-native-skiaAWS S3 Example: https://x.com/kadikraman/status/1948002556824752288GraphQL Example: https://x.com/kadikraman/status/1948382698906521658Expo iOS Mesh Gradient: https://github.com/rit3zh/expo-ios-mesh-gradientClaude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code

In this week’s episode, we explore new tools, visual upgrades, and some trending controversy in the React Native ecosystem—plus, I finally shipped my Amazon clone and share what’s coming next.🧰 React Native & Dev Tools:SwiftUI-style Filter component from NishanPowerful styling updates in Unistyles 3.0Redux DevTools for with React Native DevToolsLegal Kit: Auto-generate license acknowledgements for your appStack component for clean, type-safe flex layoutsCSS-style animations example for React NativeUpdated Cursors + UIView Tool for deeper iOS debuggingModals reimagined by HirbodSWM’s new React Native RAG package for AI + native integration⚡ Community & Ecosystem:Vadim’s strategy for launching 10 production apps in 2025Ignite 11: a fresh take on app templatesShipaton: RevenueCat’s internal hackathon showcase🔥 Trending in Tech:The growing hype around Nitro ModulesStrict DOM: What it is and where it’s goingThe Expo criticism - deserved?🛠️ From My Side:✅ Amazon clone released🔜 Next up: Essentials🌴 Vacation break coming up—enjoying some summer downtime!🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksNEW: Amazon Clone with React Native: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P9dZZcRcaoIndie app strategy: https://expo.dev/blog/how-to-build-apps-fastIgnite 11: https://x.com/ir_ignite/status/1940455686045159817Unistyles 3.0: https://www.reactnativecrossroads.com/posts/introducing-unistyles-3UI View Tool 1.4: https://github.com/joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp/releases/tag/v1.4.0Stack Component: https://github.com/nkzw-tech/stackReact Native RAG: https://blog.swmansion.com/introducing-react-native-rag-fbb62efa4991RevenueCat Shipaton: https://revenuecat-shipaton-2025.devpost.com/React criticism: https://x.com/scriptjunkie1/status/1938676829663187450

This week, we’re diving deep into some of the most exciting updates in the React Native ecosystem—and I’m sharing a few personal shifts too.🧠 Topics we cover:The future of graphics in React Native: Skia, WebGPU, and what’s coming in 2025Wild performance with Fast Confetti by AlirezaSupport for background-repeat in stylingEvan Bacon’s latest project: an AI-powered app that builds appsThe IAP deprecation and what it means for devsNitro Image and Video v7 alpha – big leaps in media performanceWilliam Candillon shows off Skottie animations inside Skia🔥 Hot takes & personal updates:Why I’ve decided to stop building native apps and go all-in on Galaxies.devMy honest thoughts on Expo Router and why I’m loving itThe current hype around MCP – is it just another Web3 moment?🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksThe Future of React Native Graphics: WebGPU, Skia, and Beyond: https://shopify.engineering/webgpu-skia-web-graphicsBackground-repeat and styles: https://x.com/nishanbende/status/1938130663586337176Evan Expo Router AI App Generator: https://github.com/EvanBacon/app-that-builds-appsDeprecating React Native IAP: https://x.com/hyodotdev/status/1939420943665049961React Native Nitro Image: https://github.com/mrousavy/react-native-nitro-imageReact Native Fast Confetti: https://github.com/AlirezaHadjar/react-native-fast-confettiExpo Router Tweet: https://x.com/schlimmson/status/1939716357723218073Are MCPs like web3: https://x.com/theo/status/1939434082867569140

In this week’s episode, we explore a handful of exciting tools and tutorials for React Native developers - plus a personal milestone:🛠️ React Native Goodies:Generate beautiful icons in seconds with the AI App Icon CLIA new AI-powered app template from Evan BaconA fresh tutorial on background tasks - a must for building polished apps💻 From My Desk:I finally published my React Server Components tutorial!🏁 Life Update:I ran my first triathlon! Hear how it went and what’s next..🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksBackground Tasks: https://x.com/expo/status/1935391573933703358AI Template: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1935697130439520514Snap AI Icon CLI: https://github.com/betomoedano/snapaiReact Native Fast Confetti: https://github.com/AlirezaHadjar/react-native-fast-confettiExpo App Inception: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1935794622951047321Your First RSC with React Native: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhVFlTRtf38

In this week’s episode, we explore the latest updates and trends in the React Native world—and beyond:🚀 What’s New:React Native 0.80 – What’s changed and why it mattersA free alternative to EAS – Could this be a game-changer?Key takeaways from Apple’s WWDC – What iOS updates mean for React Native devsHot new tools: InstantDB and Vapi (for building voice agents)🎯 Also in this episode:Sneak peek at the upcoming Amazon clone projectWhy Gorhom Bottom Sheet is still one of the best tools out thereFinal thoughts from the last days of triathlon prepNew ideas brewing for the next Galaxies Supabase Mission🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksReact Native 0.80: https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/06/12/react-native-0.80EAS Alternative: https://www.reddit.com/r/expo/comments/1l6ekq3/i_made_a_free_github_actions_workflow_that/InstantDB: https://www.instantdb.com/Vapi Voice Agents: https://vapi.ai/Gorhom Bottom Sheet: https://gorhom.dev/react-native-bottom-sheet/Jamons X Post: https://x.com/jamonholmgren/status/1932200003096990131

The AppJS took place and there's a lot to learn from the amazing talks about the current state of React Native and its future. From frozen architecture to React Native news and new packages, we dive into everything in this episode!Also in this episode:- Why Simon is killing his app- My next clone project🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksAppJS Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/K2JTTKpptGsReactRaptor: https://expo.dev/blog/which-android-apps-are-built-with-expoExpo PencilKit UI: https://github.com/tarikfp/expo-pencilkit-ui

While the AppJS is about to kick off, we talk about some cool new packages and updates around Reanimated and a new solution for local-first apps!Also in this episode:- New React Native Essentials - Apple still doesn't like my app- New Expo Router v5 Course- Are you VibeCoding? 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksReanimated Beta 4: https://github.com/software-mansion/react-native-reanimated/releases/tag/4.0.0-beta.4AppJS: https://appjs.co/LiveStore: https://livestore.dev/Expo Router 5 Course: https://galaxies.dev/course/expo-router-5-rsc/1-1React Native Better DevTools: https://github.com/LovesWorking/rn-better-dev-tools

No big news besides the RC of React Native 0.80, which gives us time to talk about the current version hell for React Native developers, and a great new Expo DevTool for everyone using TanStack Query!Also in this episode:- RSCs are underrated- Preview of Dead Simple Invoice App- Apple doesn't like my app- Open Water Swimming & Cold Water Shock🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksReact Native 0.80 rc2: https://github.com/facebook/react-native/blob/main/CHANGELOG.mdTanStack Query DevTools: https://github.com/TanStack/query/pull/8846React Native Better DevTools: https://github.com/LovesWorking/rn-better-dev-toolsReact Native Essentials - Drawer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65xmaJNpZVY

Expo Router v5 was released, which dramatically improves authentication flows and finally allows to use RSC in production - although still in beta. Beyond that William Candillon shared epic updates about Skia and WebGPU, making even more powerful React Native apps possible in the future.Also in this episode:- Galaxies Lifetime pricing with one-time payment- Receiving Feedback on Podcast & Apps- Sharing my next app projects- Flutter devs love React Native🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksExpo Router v5: https://expo.dev/blog/expo-router-v5Shared Element Transitions: https://x.com/BBloniarz_/status/1919390653856829566Skia Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9t-VXwIc4IApple punishing apps? https://x.com/maric_viktor/status/1922006170601939221Khalids Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5gnjrs_pI

Expo SDK 53 was released after a short beta with many great new features, there are new AI packages for React Native to talk about and meanwhile Apple lost an important lawsuit that allows developers to make 30% more money with their apps!Also in this episode:- Why sleep recovery is critical for everyone- Next Galaxies Mission- New Galaxies Tools & Apps🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksExpo SDK 53: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-53React Native AI: https://github.com/callstackincubator/aiWebGPU Worklets: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/react-native-webgpu-workletsWeb Payments on iOS: https://expo.dev/blog/mobile-app-payment-processing-best-practices

React Compiler reached release candidate, LegendList v1 is finally released and Evan Bacon shares React Native performance tips - meanwhile Simon questions his existence and whether React Native was the right choice after allAlso in this episode:- How I use Convex and ElevenLabs to build a Captions clone- Why are you not using AI?- My vacation in Copenhagen- New App sales and motivation- Galaxies.dev merch🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksLegend List: https://github.com/LegendApp/legend-listTypegpu-confetti: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/typegpu-confettiReact Compiler RC: https://react.dev/blog/2025/04/21/react-compiler-rcExpo Performance Tutorial: https://expo.dev/blog/best-practices-for-reducing-lag-in-expo-apps

The Expo SDK 53 Beta was released, FlashList v2 is a complete rewrite and is React Native actually popular? I dive into the latest news from the React Native community, and share updates on the projects I'm working on.Also in this episode:- How I use Convex and ElevenLabs to build a Captions clone- Why are you not using AI?- My vacation in Copenhagen- New App sales and motivation- Galaxies.dev merch🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksExpo SDK 53 beta: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-53-betaExpo UI Package: https://docs.expo.dev/versions/unversioned/sdk/ui/FlashList v2 alpha: https://github.com/Shopify/flash-list/tree/new-rlv-prototypeReact Native Fantom: https://github.com/facebook/react-native/blob/main/packages/react-native-fantom/__docs__/README.mdConvex Chef: https://news.convex.dev/meet-chef/Galaxies Merch: https://x.com/schlimmson/status/1913504363877662851Hot Updater: https://github.com/gronxb/hot-updaterJamon's reaction to the RN video: https://x.com/jamonholmgren/status/1913611094649897406

What's coming with Expo SDK 53? I dive into the latest news, trends and upcoming features of Expo and React Native, and share updates on the projects I'm working on.Also in this episode:- How RevenueCat Paywalls make my life better- I talked with Google- "Is this sponsored by Expo?"- AI Image Trends💰 Try RevenueCat: https://get.revenuecat.com/podcast🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️  Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongrhttps://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev👨‍💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410 🔗 LinksEvan Bacon better error: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1907891900935249955RevenueCat: https://get.revenuecat.com/rocketshipExpo Peak Productivity Video: https://youtu.be/acj7-3-EQWM